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What is High-Resolution Audio?

High-Resolution Audio refers to a collection of digital processes and formats that allow the encoding and playback of music using higher sampling rates than the standards used in CDs.

Original analog recording

CD: 16bit/44.1kHz

High-Resolution Audio at 24bit/96kHz

The graphs above start with the original analog sound waves, and illustrate the low sample rate of CDs compared to the greater frequency used to record High Resolution Audio. There is no single standard for High Resolution Audio, but the most commonly used specifications are 24bit/96kHz(3.2x more data transmitted than CD) and 24bit/192kHz(6.5x more data transmitted than CD).

Create the system that’s perfect for you

Enjoy high-resolution sound with a system from Sony that matches your listening preferences.

Mobile Options

XPERIA Smartphone / XPERIA Tablet

Walkman

HEADPHONES

HEADPHONES

Headphones Cable, supplied

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High-Resolution Audio with headphones

For effortless top-quality sound on the go, simply connect your Xperia™ Smartphone, Walkman® or tablet to the headphones.

XPERIA Smartphone / XPERIA Tablet

Walkman

Cable A

Cable A

Special cable for Xperia Z3, supplied

Cable B

Cable B

Special cable for Walkman, supplied

Headphones portableamplifier

Headphones

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Amplifier and headphones

Access premium-quality music on your Xperia™ Smartphone, Walkman® or tablet with the portable headphone amplifier and MDR headphones.

XPERIA Smartphone /XPERIA Tablet

Walkman

Cable B

Cable B

Micro USB (male) - USB A (female), sold separately

Cable A

Cable A

Special cable for Walkman WMC-NWH10 (male-female), sold separately

Cable C

Cable C

USB A (male) - USB B (male), sold separately *Cable C is common

Micro componentsystems

USB B

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Smartphone with CD receiver

Connect an Xperia™ Smartphone, Walkman®, or tablet with this compact system built around a Hi-Res CD receiver; add an amplifier and speakers of your choice.

XPERIA Smartphone /XPERIA Tablet

Walkman

Cable B

Cable B

Micro USB (male) - USB A (female), sold separately

Cable A

Cable A

Special cable for Walkman WMC-NWH10 (male-female), sold separately

Cable C

Cable C

USB A (male) - USB B (male), sold separately *Cable C is common

USB DAC amplifier

USB B

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Smartphone music with DAC

Combine the mobility of your Xperia™ Smartphone, Walkman® or tablet with the power of a High-Resolution Audio USB DAC amplifier and speakers to enjoy music as the artist intended.

XPERIA Smartphone / XPERIA Tablet

XPERIA Smartphone / XPERIA Tablet

Walkman

Android Walkman

USB B

Wireless Speaker

Cable C

Cable A

Cable A

Special cable for Walkman WMC-NWH10 (male-female), sold separately

Cable B

Cable B

Micro USB (male) - USB A (female), sold separately

Cable C

Cable C

USB A (male) - USB B (male), sold separately *Cable C is common

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Wireless convenience

Play your Xperia™ Smartphone, Walkman®, or tablet through a High-Resolution Audio-capable wireless speaker for great music without an entire system.

Headphones

Amplifier 1

Amplifier 2

Amplifier 3

Wireless speaker

Home and Office Options

Network Transfer

HDD Audio Player System

HDD Audio Remote

HDD Audio Remote

Comfortable and responsive remote operation is possible using the "HDD Audio Remote" available from Sony, free of charge.

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HDD audio player system

This straightforward, relatively compact system is built around a combined analogue amplifier and 500 GB HDD (hard disk drive).

Network Transfer

HDD Audio Player

Amplifier

HDD Audio Remote

HDD Audio Remote

Comfortable and responsive remote operation is possible using the "HDD Audio Remote" available from Sony, free of charge.

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Added storage

An audio player combined with an analogue amplifier and 1-terabyte hard disk drive (HDD) delivers High-Resolution Audio with room for all your favourite music files.

Cable A

Cable A

USB A (male) - USB B (male), supplied

USB DAC Amplifier

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USB DAC amplifier

An analogue amplifier combined with a high-performance USB DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) connects to your computer via USB cable to play High-Resolution Audio files as well as standard MP3.

USB

USB

USB A - Micro USB(B)

Headphones portableamplifier

Headphones

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Amplifier and headphones

Access premium-quality music on your computer in moments with the High-Resolution Audio portable headphone amplifier and MDR headphones

LAN Cable

LAN Cable

When playing back High-Resolution Audio files, using LAN cables to connect the speaker, a router and a computer is recommended.

Broadband Router

Wireless Speaker

SongPal

SongPal

SongPal is a mobile application dedicated for the Wireless Audio Devices from Sony. It allows you to browse and play the audio contents in the Audio Device by connecting via Bluetooth® technology or Wi-Fi®.

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High-Resolution Audio wirelessly

Connect your laptop or desktop to a High-Resolution Audio-capable wireless speaker for a convenient way to enjoy great music without an entire system.

HDD audio player system

HDD audio player

Amplifier 1

Amplifier 2

Wireless speaker

How to enjoy High-Resolution Audio

Buy High-Resolution Audio files from a music service through your computer, Xperia smartphone, tablet or Android Walkman and transfer them to a home audio system or portable device. You can also connect via USB to a home or car audio system for enjoyment anywhere.

Six common High-Resolution Audio formats

Used in professional equipment for making Super Audio CDs.

A PC-friendly format created for use in computers.

This format was developed for the Windows operating system.

A file format specifically for Mac computers.

"Lossless compression" preserves quality.

A lossless compression technology used by Apple.

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Expanded wireless enjoyment

Listen to your favorite music in a wireless setting, whether it’s stereo, surround, multi-room, or via streaming service. Discover new wireless experiences and enjoy a new level of musical freedom.

Sony High-Resolution Audio

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